Obituaries

Melvin Ray Zgabay

Melvin Ray Zgabay

Melvin Ray Zgabay

Melvin Ray Zgabay, 77, of Caldwell, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A public visitation was held on Friday, January 26, 2024, in the chapel at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell.
Damon Keith Harlan

Damon Keith Harlan

Damon Keith Harlan

Damon Keith Harlan, 79, of Somerville, Texas, passed away at his home on Friday, January 19, 2024. Damon was born February 5, 1944, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, the second son of Kenneth and Effie (Propes) Harlan. Damon’s early life was spent in Monroe County, Kentucky.
Cecilia Louise “Lou Lou” Adams Munoz

Cecilia Louise “Lou Lou” Adams Munoz

Cecilia Louise “Lou Lou” Adams Munoz

Cecilia Louise “Lou Lou” Adams Munoz, 73, of Bryan, Texas, was born in Houston, Texas on September 13, 1950. She went to her Heavenly home as the sun came up on January 1, 2024, with her sister and brother-in-law by her side at St. Joseph Hospital. Lou had a career in healthcare billing.

HARRY KOVAR

Harry Kovar, 87, of Snook, Texas, died on December 6, 2023, at Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation. Harry will be buried in Snook Cemetery alongside his parents, Will and Lydia Vajdak Kovar.
Virginia Kay Surovik Mitcheltree Lenz

Virginia Kay Surovik Mitcheltree Lenz

Virginia Kay Surovik Mitcheltree Lenz

Virginia Kay Surovik Mitcheltree Lenz, aged 75, peacefully met her savior on January 5, 2024, following a courageous battle against heart failure. Virginia was born October 3, 1948, in Caldwell, Texas. She was the daughter of Fred A. Surovik, Sr. and Ann Pomykal Surovik.
Robin W. “Wayne” Edwards

Robin W. “Wayne” Edwards

Robin W. “Wayne” Edwards

Robin W. “Wayne” Edwards, 88, of Somerville Texas, died on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Services will be held at Snook Assembly of God Church at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Please visit www.hillierfuneralhome. com to share deepest condolences and view Wayne’s life story.
ALTON “SCOOTER” LUEDKE

ALTON “SCOOTER” LUEDKE

ALTON “SCOOTER” LUEDKE

Alton Frank “Scooter” Luedke passed away December 31, 2023. He was 92. Alton was born August 6, 1931, in Deanville, Texas, to Ella Marie (Blinka) and John Benjamin “JB” Luedke, Jr. He was a resident of San Patricio County since 1958.
JACK RAY

JACK RAY

JACK RAY

Jack Knight Ray of Caldwell, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023, where he went to be with his Lord and Savior. A celebration of his life was held on January 5, 2024, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas.
GERALDINE LINDEMAN

GERALDINE LINDEMAN

GERALDINE LINDEMAN

AMass for Geraldine Ruth Lindeman, will be held at 10 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2024, at St. Mary Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Geraldine was born on on Jan. 20, 1944, in Cameron, Texas, to Louis Fritz Miller and Alma Cora Schulz. In 1962, Geraldine graduated from C.H. Yoe High School.
MACARIO “MAC” LUNA

MACARIO “MAC” LUNA

MACARIO “MAC” LUNA

Macario “Mac” Luna, 67, of Caldwell, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at home surrounded by his beloved family. Visitation was held on January 8, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services were held on January 9, 2024, at St.